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Pilot Study Evaluating the Impact of Stress Reduction on Atherosclerotic : Heart and Mind Study

Massachusetts General Hospital · NCT04496947

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 30–65 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
30
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
September 1, 2018
Record last updated
June 3, 2026

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What the study is about

The plot study aims to evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of stress reducing intervention on atherosclerotic plaque inflammation in adults, as quantified by positron emission tomography (PET) with fluorine-2-deoxy-D-glucose (FDG) in individuals with increased psychosocial stress.

Being studied: Stress Reduction

Conditions: Atherosclerosis; Stress; Inflammation

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

  • • Aged between 30-65 years
  • Identifies as having increased levels of stress and/or has a Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score >5 at baseline, and is interested in participating

Exclusion Criteria

  • Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) score \<6

Recruiting US locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, MA 02114

    Site contact: Ahmed Tawakol, MD · 6177243699 · atawakol@mgh.harvard.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Ahmed Tawakol, MD · 6177243699 · atawakol@mgh.harvard.edu
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